Jumpseat Radio 015: Interview with Pete Matthews   In this episode Ryan returns to Firehouse World 2014 in San Diego to bring Pete out from behind the scenes and share his experiences on the fire dept, as a fire photographer, and how Pete and Ryan started their friendship and writing on firehouse.com.   Listen in […]

Jumpseat Radio 014: Interview with David J Soler David J Soler is the Founder and Publisher of Firefighter Toolbox.  FirefighterToolbox is the fastest growing training online magazine in the fire service. He is also the host of the iTunes Top Rated Firefighter Training Podcast called FirefighterToolbox Podcast where he has interviewed legends of the fire […]

Jumpseat Radio 013: The Brotherhood/Sisterhood is ALIVE! In this episode of jumpseat radio host Ryan Pennington reviews the week at FDIC 2014. During this week of fire service one thing was evident. Thousands of firefighters walking around with smiles on their faces recharging everyone’s batteries and meeting new friends. In this episode we will discuss: […]

Jumpseat Radio 012:Aggressive Search In this episode host Ryan Pennington discuses the primary job of all firefighters, to save lives. Being aggressive when searching is key to increase the chances of a victim surviving. 

In this episode Ryan covers: Staying oriented Types of searches Communication Victim Removal

Jumpseat Radio 011: Rookies Rock!  When a rookie firefighter comes into a fire station the infusion of energy is noticeable right away. Whether its their excitement or the experienced firefighters that take the time to teach them the why’s and how’s of our fire stations we should use this excitement to keep everyone #jumpseat ready!

Jumpseat Radio 010: Fire Station Motivation In this episode the Views from the Jumpseat Crew will be talking about staying motivated. Listen in as we talk about keeping the focus on the mission and staying positive around the fire station. How do you handle the unmotivated moments? Shifting focus away from the firehouse. How can […]

Jumpseat Radio 009: 3 Levels of Air Management In this episode we will be discussing air management on three levels: Chief Officer Fire Officer Firefighter Listen in as Ryan gives tips and reminders on how to ensure you have the air the complete your task and go home!!!

Jumpseat Radio 008: Firefighter Size up! This weeks podcast will look at the basic principles of #jumpseatready and how we all can keep a constant and consistent size up going throughout our days. Either responding from home or while at the station we should always be ready for our next response. This episode will cover […]

Jumpseat Radio 007:Modern Fire Technology In this weeks podcast Ryan Talks with Doug Cline about modern fire dynamics.

Jumpseat Radio 006: In this episode Ryan interviews his Hook up the Hose campaign partner Kerry Falzone from Plymovent USA. Kerry and Ryan have been providing positive education for firefighters to just #Hook up the Hose.   Listen in as Ryan and Kerry talks about how you can join in and hook up the hose.